[chisigmail] IDG Seminar: A principled framework of help options in computer-based listening

[Imalka Nilma Perera]

(apologies for cross posting)

You are cordially invited to the IDG Seminar ...


PRESENTER:    Monica Cardenas

TITLE:  A principled framework of help options in computer-based listening

VENUE: University of Melbourne, IDEA LAB, level 4, 111 Barry Street,
Carlton

DATE and TIME: Friday 11th April  2008, 3-4 pm

ABSTRACT:
Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has much to offer for language
learning. Potentially, students who study a second or foreign language can
benefit from directed interactions with digital materials, project-based
work and online partnerships. As in other areas, second language listening
researchers have sought to make computer usage more effective by providing
help options in their materials. These include transcripts, dictionaries,
and translations. At present, however, little is known about how students
make use of help options because learners tend to neglect them.

This research study aims at constructing a principled framework for the
understanding, development, and evaluation of help options in computer-based
listening. Data will be gathered from three different sources: 1) previous
research on help options in computer-based listening environments, 2) an
investigation of second language learners' perceptions of help option use,
and 3) an investigation on design features that promote effective help
option use from a user-centered design perspective.

In this presentation I will describe the context, the stages of the research
project and the proposed methodological approach. I will conclude with a
discussion of expected outcomes.


BIO:
Monica is a PhD candidate in Computer Assisted Language Learning. Her
research advisors are Dr. Paul Gruba (School of Languages and Linguistics)
and Dr. Sandrine Balbo (Information Systems).


Please forward to others if interested. All are Welcome.
http://www.dis.unimelb.edu.au/research/groups/interactiondesign/seminars
.html
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 Nilma Perera
 PhD Candidate 
 Interaction Design Group
 Department of Information Systems
 The University of Melbourne
 VIC 3010

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